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Music streaming giant Spotify has released its Global Impact List, revealing the top 30 Nigerian artists with the most streams worldwide in 2024.

Ayra Starr and Tems lead the pack with their recent album releases and international collaborations propelling them to the top.

The list, announced by Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, showcases the global appeal of Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats.

Okumu noted that female artists are at the forefront, with Ayra Starr and Tems dominating the top spots.

International collaborations also feature prominently, with eight of the top ten tracks boasting partnerships with global superstars like Usher, Usher, 21 Savage, and Metro Boomin.

“Spotify has unveiled its global Impact List in Nigeria, recognising the top 30 tracks from Nigeria with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024.

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“The list recognises Nigerian tracks that have had the most listens from outside Nigeria in the first half of 2024, and were released between January 1 and June 30.

“Usher and Pheelz’s Ruin is the seventh Nigerian most streamed across the globe, Reis B and Tempoe’s Pretty Girl came eighth and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy and S.N.E’s Tshwala Bam, clinched the ninth position.

“Ayra Starr and Giveon’s Last Heartbreak Song is the tenth, Victony’s Everything came 11th, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s Hype emerged 12th most streamed while Tems and J.Cole’s Free Fall, came 13th.

“Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has captivated global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions.

“Its ability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries is truly remarkable. At Spotify, we are thrilled to witness and support the continued evolution of this vibrant scene,” she said.

Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has revealed her surprising hidden talent: the ability to sleep anywhere and anytime.

In a recent interview with Capital Xtral in London, she confessed: “My hidden talent is sleeping, I can sleep anywhere. I can even sleep standing or in the water or pool.”

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When asked about her boundless energy, she proudly attributed it to her Nigerian heritage, saying, “I’m Nigerian, that’s just it. I’m African. It’s in us.”

Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr recently discussed cultural similarities and her experiences in the music industry during an interview with Capital Xtra in London.

When asked about her observations on cultural differences, she noted that Nigeria and the UK are remarkably similar, describing Nigerian and British cultures as “very similar.”

 “I feel like the UK is very similar to Nigeria. The culture is not much different, but I think it’s the food. The UK food, not Chinese, Nigerian, or Italian food, is British food. There was one food that I had that was jellied.”

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She also reflected on her recent tour with Chris Brown, describing it as “eye-opening.”

“Going on tour with Chris Brown was eye-opening,” she said.

She expressed her admiration for songs by other artists, wishing she had written “B**ch Better Have My Money” by Rihanna and “Snooze” by SZA.

She also shared her desire to relocate to New York, a city that has inspired many artists before her.

American singer Chris Brown recently expressed his appreciation for Nigerian artist, Ayra Starr, on his Snapchat story, thanking her for being an opener on his 11:11 tour.

He posted: “Was amazing to have you on tour, Ayra! Much love to you and your team.”

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Ayra Starr performed on the tour from June 6 to June 23, impressing Chris Brown and audiences alike with her energetic performances and hit songs.

Singer Jaywon has called out colleague, Ayra Starr, for allegedly using their viral picture to promote her new album without his consent.

Jaywon expressed frustration and disappointment with Ayra Starr’s actions on X. 

He addressed the “sisterhood”, stating that Ayra Starr had disrespected him by using the picture to promote her album without his permission.

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Jaywon claimed that he had taken the picture with Ayra Starr out of love and admiration for her talent, but she had repaid his kindness by using the image for her own gain without acknowledging or compensating him.

He expressed his annoyance that nobody in the industry was holding Ayra Starr accountable for her actions and warned that when he decides to retaliate, nobody should try to calm him down.

“To the sisterhood, your igbekere sister has been using my picture to promote her album disrespectfully. picture that I took with her out of love and none of y’all are calling her out. When I come for una mama. let nobody tell me shiiit. Since na who dey mad una dey like”, he wrote.

Nigerian Afrobeats star and Grammy nominee, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr has opened up on her collaboration with American singer, GIVĒON, for her soulful ballad, Last Heartbreak Song.’

In a chat with Apple Music, Ayra Starr revealed the emotions behind the song on her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21,’ saying, “GIVĒON’s verse made me cry the first time I heard it, I was so happy. He came with the most perfect perspective, because if anybody that has been in an argument with a man, or any man that’s been arguing with a girl, would know [that] ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ is literally the dynamic.”

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Unknown to many, the melancholic track tackles a failing relationship in which the Nigerian singer-songwriter is coming to terms with the fact that her whirlwind romance has now turned one-sided. Even though the realisation is heartbreaking, Starr knows she’s better on her own, despite GIVĒON’s pleas to make their relationship work.

The Mavins signee also opened up about her struggle with writer’s block and how it affected her.

“I got the demo of ’21’ from a friend as a birthday gift the day I turned 21,” She said in a viral podcast interview. “I had told him that it has been so hard… I was having a writer’s block for six months. I couldn’t write about myself then he gave me the first version of the song in a demo as my birthday gift.